greetings

greet-ings · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of greeting; polite words or signs of welcome.

  2. 2.

    Used as a formal or friendly way to say hello.

  3. 3.

    Good wishes expressed at the start of a letter or on a special occasion.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    season's greetings — holiday wishes
  • •
    warm greetings — friendly and affectionate hellos
  • •
    greetings card — a card for special occasions (British)

Related words

See also: greet, greeting, hello
Synonyms: regards, respects, salutations

Etymology

Plural of greeting, from Old English grētan.